Picture your wedding at the Historic Uptown!
$11,000 starting price
300+ guests
AWARD WINNER (12X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Uptown Theater is a beautiful historic wedding venue in Kansas City, MS, proudly hosting receptions, ceremonies, and rehearsal dinners. It has four distinct areas that can be decorated to match your style of celebration, from classic to unique, casual to formal, and small to large.
With a convenient, central location, the Uptown Theater also offers a classic space with an elevated stage where you and your loved ones can sit together. The venue's capacity is roughly 2,400 people, so it can easily cater to smaller, intimate gatherings and larger, lavish affairs. The ceremony and reception's decor, style, theme, and overall vibe are up to you and your partner. You can personalize the area in the colors that mean the most to you and design the theater in a way that tells your love story without words. Guests will love the romantic scene that plays out, with the thick velvet on-stage curtains to the gorgeous balconies above that offer stunning views.
The staff at the Uptown Theater are delighted to offer a custom-designed, creative choice of cuisine for you and your closest friends and family. From appetizers to buffets to plated dinners, you will be given a bountiful selection for each course of your wedding day feast. You can discuss each meal with the talented kitchen team before moving on to the in-house beverage service. Several options exist as you pair each course with your chosen wine, beer, spirit, or soft drink. Free and easy parking lets your guests relax and focus on enjoying one of the best days of their lives.
+97 years in business
Speaks English
2 team members
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$5,950
Ceremony:
$1,000
Bar services:
$22 per person
Catering:
Contact for price
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Jan-Jun and Sept-Dec.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Historic Venue
Loft
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Reviews
4.8
out of 5.0126 reviews
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The Uptown Theater, as described by multiple reviewers, is an exceptional and versatile wedding venue highlighted by its stunning ambience and exceptional service. The staff, particularly Alia Johnson, the Director of Events, received high praise for their professionalism, communication, and attention to detail throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Reviewers appreciated the seamless coordination, beautiful aesthetics, and unforgettable experience offered by the venue, with many expressing a desire to host future events there.Review photos
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Heather H
5.0
12/02/2024
We cannot say enough good things about having our wedding at the Uptown Theater. Alexia was amazing to work with, very responsive to any and all of our questions, and very accommodating when we did multiple tours. The staff did a great job of setting everything up for us and doing the room flip during the cocktail hour. Everything was smooth and completely stress free, with our day-of coordinator and Alexia and the rest of the Uptown staff working together seamlessly (at least as far as I saw, which was the point). We could not have our rehearsal in the theater space the night before because there was another event, but they were great to let us use another room so we could still have it on site. Everything turned out beautifully and all of our guests told us what a great time they had. Seriously zero regrets at all.
Madison M
5.0
11/25/2024
Alia was absolutely incredible. She made our day so easy and stress free. The venue was clean and GORGEOUS. Bar staff was quick and professional. The entire wedding package that Uptown offers is affordable and totally worth it. So good that I want to get divorced just to remarry and have my wedding here again!
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Michael K
5.0
11/23/2024
The Uptown Theater is a fantastic, versatile venue, rich in ambience, with plenty of space for the bride and groom. The staff at Uptown was courteous and efficient, their preferred catering company (Brancato's) also did a great job and they work well together. Alia, the Director of Events, helped make our wedding very memorable and kept in contact with us throughout the planning process. They have a lot of experience putting on events like weddings and have a lot to offer when it comes to planning assistance, but were still very receptive to our preferences and ideas. We would highly recommend both the venue and their staff.
Bailey M
5.0
11/05/2024
The Uptown Theater was the most dreamy and perfect venue for our wedding. We could not recommend the venue and Alia Johnson enough! We felt completely taken care of since the moment we booked the space all the way up until (and even after!) the wedding day. Both our ceremony and reception were held at the venue, and we will absolutely remember the entire day for the rest of our lives!!
Danielle L
5.0
10/17/2024
Had our wedding here this past weekend and it was absolutely amazing. Alia was our point of contact and Alia answered all our questions and took care of everything. My image came together perfectly and Alia is so so sweet and amazing you can just talk to her about anything ❤️❤️
Chandler B
5.0
9/14/2024
I can’t describe how amazing Alia & Uptown were for our wedding. They made everything SO easy and it was a stunning venue on the day of. Multiple people told me it was one of the most unique, beautiful venues they’ve ever seen. Alia was so fun to work with and she even surprised us with our marquee sign being in line with our theme for the night! Would recommend here to anyone and wouldn't have changed a single thing about the night
Rachel G
5.0
8/29/2024
I booked my wedding in the Theatre. Alia was such a pleasure to work with!! She was extremely quick to respond to all my emails and that made me even more comfortable in my choice to book my wedding at Uptown. Alia knew exactly how to run an event! The whole day and process leading up to it was seamless. She had refreshments already in the wedding party suite prior to our arrival and checked in with me during the reception to see if she could fetch me anything. They had recently installed an new disco ball and it is so pretty!! Can't recommend Uptown enough.
Nicolette B
5.0
11/27/2023
Alia Johnson at Uptown Theater was a key factor in making our wedding day perfect. Her vibrant, fun personality and dedication to detail made planning seamless and enjoyable. Alia's genuine passion and excellent communication skills truly set her apart. She made us feel like we were her only clients, personalizing every aspect of our special day. Thanks to Alia, our wedding was not just an event, but a memorable experience that reflected our unique personalities. We highly recommend Alia and Uptown Theater for an unforgettable wedding experience.
Caleb M
5.0
10/27/2023
What can I say-- except PERFECT!!! We went into meeting with Alia not knowing anything at all about weddings and what we wanted, and she set us on the right path with a great space!! We booked The Broadway Room for our wedding ceremony and reception-- and this space is just perfect on its own!!
Alia really took care of us and made us feel like we were just being added to the Uptown family. I truly can't recommend The Uptown or Alia enough for any kind of ceremony or event.
Kaci G
5.0
10/21/2023
We had gone through so many venue tours before we came across the Uptown that I just didn't know if I had found the one. So when we set up an appointment with Alia, we were immediately taken away by the options of rooms that we had at the price point. There are 3 event rooms that we took a tour of that weren't the theater itself. The Broadway room was beautiful and light with the arch windows, but we decided on the Cabaret room for our ceremony and the Valentine room for our reception which, to most venues, we got as a steal! Alia was very forthcoming when saying that she would take the role as wedding planner and she was truly a blessing. She communicated with all of our vendors, helped set up our decorations and added the finishing touches, created our general outline, and even provided us with champagne (beer for the boys) during our getting ready. She was so sweet and genuinely cared that our wedding went as smoothly as possible. I couldn't have survived this wedding process without her. If you ever consider the Uptown, I promise you won't be let down by how communicative and caring everyone truly is.
Megan D
5.0
10/03/2023
We cannot recommend this venue and their Event Director, Alia, highly enough! From start to finish, Alia went above and beyond to make our event absolutely perfect. No request was too big or small - she accommodated every need and exceeded every expectation. The venue itself is gorgeous and provided the ideal backdrop. We used two separate spaces and the transition was flawless. Thanks to Alia and her incredible professionalism, responsiveness, attention to detail and expertise in planning, our big day went off without a hitch. Everything was seamless and stress-free. If you're looking for a venue where the staff truly cares and will make your event a dream come true, look no further!
Carley H
5.0
8/09/2023
Uptown Theater was a magical wedding venue. We loved working with Alia! We had a band and had them play from the stage. Truly felt like the reception was a concert. Would recommend Uptown Theater to everyone!
Hanna B
5.0
5/10/2023
Oh my goodness, I can’t say enough good things about this venue and Alia!!! She always kept me in the loop and answered all my questions as soon as she could!!
Emilie R
5.0
4/12/2023
We loved the Uptown for our venue! Alia was fantastic and very helpful at every step of the way. We had the reception in the Broadway Room and it was a perfect space for about 100 guests. Highly recommend!
Katie H
5.0
3/28/2023
We had our wedding here, in the main theater. I also happen to work with Uptown for my catering company with whom I am employed on a very consistent basis. First off- I have NEVER heard a bad word from any client I have ever worked with hosting their wedding here (and I have worked on about 50 weddings at this venue)!
NOW- on to MY special day.....we chose Uptown for a number of reasons. 1. It is BEAUTIFUL! 2. It fit our personalities perfectly. 3. They provide bar service, linens, china, flatware, napkins and 4. ALIA- Alia is the most flawless human I have ever worked with in this industry and that included on my own big day.
Alia's communication with us was beyond exceptional. We never had a question she couldn't answer. She made sure that every single moment of our day was absolutely perfect. She goes out of her way (although, it really isn't out of her way- she does it anyway!) to work through every little detail and make sure we had the day WE wanted from day 1.
I would go back in time and every single time choose Uptown for my wedding venue. I can assure you that you will NOT regret this decision!!!
Holly W
5.0
3/01/2023
The Uptown was the perfect venue for our corporate reception. They were patient and flexible while working with us to plan as a group. Alexia in particular was extremely helpful and responsive, working with our vendors and coordinating all the details to make the whole process so easy. The space is beautiful, the food was delicious and the service was spectacular.
LaKynne M
5.0
2/15/2023
The Uptown was the PERFECT venue and we will recommend it to everyone! The theater was so beautiful and working with Alia was great. She is so efficient, helpful and on your side! We really could not be more grateful for The Uptown, Alia, and the rest of the staff.
Micah Rose E
5.0
11/28/2022
First of all, this venue was stunning and easy to get to since it’s in midtown KCMO.
The best part of having a wedding there was the venue coordinator, Alia. We had 125 guests and Alia’s amazing staff made each of them feel welcomed. If we were getting married again, we’d do it all the same.
Alia sold the venue for us. She was magical and so easy to work with.
Tara K
5.0
11/06/2022
We had the most perfect wedding day at Uptown Theater!! Not only is the venue so unique and beautiful, but Alia, the coordinator, was also so helpful and on top of everything. She made sure the day went smoothly and was fun for everyone! Highly recommend!
Brianna H
5.0
11/04/2022
From the first time we met Alia it was all energy and a hug. That was consistent every time we met with her from then on. Consistency is huge for us. Alia, the coordinator, was extremely communicative, always professional and never missed a beat. The day of the wedding she knew what she needed to do and she rarely bothered me as the bride unless it was truly an emergency. The venue (we used the Broadway Room) is absolutely beautiful already and didn’t need much added to it. 10/10 recommend The Uptown Theatre as a venue fit your dream wedding.
Samantha F
5.0
11/03/2022
Booking the Uptown Theater for your wedding is going to be much more than just a beautiful venue. You will be working with the most professional team I've ever experienced. We had the pleasure of working with Alia Johnson, and I truly believe she made the wedding the success it was. From the moment we toured, we knew we would be taken care, Alia is a wonderfully friendly person who answered all of our questions and showed us all of the wonderful aspects of the venue. We had our reception and ceremony in the theater itself, and it was extraordinarily beautiful.
The process of touring, booking, planning and day of were handled so professionally, it took so much stress away from us.
Alia was there every step of the process, including our rehearsal and the day of.
Our friends and family were very pleased with the wedding day as well, the bar staff were friendly and wonderful. There was plenty of parking close to the venue, and the catering staff (we went with the recommended Brancatos) were fantastic!
Thank you Uptown Theater! Special thank you to Alia!
Jasmine H
5.0
6/19/2022
We and ALL of our guests are still raving over how perfect our venue was!! Obviously the space is GORGEOUS, jaw dropping quality. And the space is also super functional for all wedding festivities; cocktails, dinner, dancing, etc. The backstage area was amazing for getting ready and housing all the behind the scene things. Alia (venue coordinator) must have answered 52 million questions over the last 18 months of planning. Her attention to detail was phenomenal. And holy cow the night went soooo smooth. Staff was amazing at catering to guests and especially the wedding party! I would recommend the Uptown over and over and over again!
Joey M
5.0
6/12/2022
We had the absolute BEST experience working with the Uptown Theater. We met with Alia (event coordinator) 1.5 years before our big day and we fell in love with the space instantly. Anytime we had a question, we’d email and Alia was incredibly responsive. The planning was second to none and she made everything seem so effortless. Day of, everything was perfect and went according to plan. We HIGHLY recommend using the Uptown for your big day!
Alexis D
5.0
5/14/2022
Uptown theater was by far our best vendor! Our space in the Broadway room was absolutely beautiful, but what was even better was our event coordinator Alia! She made the entire process so easy from start to finish and collaborated with all of our other vendors. The day of the wedding, I had no idea about any of the small mishaps because Alia had it handled it almost immediately. The wait staff and bartenders were friendly and fast. Uptown was worth every penny!
Larry D
5.0
5/09/2022
we had my daughters wedding reception in the Broadway room. we had around 170 guests it was the perfect size . I couldn't of asked for a better event planner than Alia ,she has a great personality and is fun to work with, her attention to detail and dedication to ensure your reception goes off without a glitch is outstanding. she keeps all the venders inline to make sure all the timing is correct, even the two aunts bickering over how to set up the cookie table. Alia handles every aspect of
the reception, even cutting the cake. she keeps everything like the speeches and dollar dance on a efficient time schedule. what she does with the lighting is amazing, totally transforms the room. we had Axel from Platinum DJ, he was awesome that is Alias preferred vendor. Alia was a huge help to my daughter through out the planning process, she was quick to respond to any question or idea she had even on the weekend. we were so lucky to have found Alia and the Uptown to have the reception. Thank you so much for helping make Matt and Alexis's big day so special! Her energy and positive vibe, dedication to make sure your thing goes perfectly is awesome. When someone loves what they do it really shows. Thank you again so much
Crissy S
5.0
4/16/2022
The absolute BEST! Alia was always quick to respond to our questions prior to the wedding. She gave great advice and made sure my son and daughter-in-laws wedding was a perfect for them. The event could not have gone better! She was on it from the beginning to the very end making sure the night was spectacular. As the MOG I was able to totally enjoy myself and not worry about anything thanks to Alia. We couldn’t have been happier with the role she played in the celebration.
Cody P
5.0
4/16/2022
Alia was hands down the best contact I could’ve asked for throughout my engagement and wedding planning experience. She was punctual, responsive to a level I’d never expect- she’d respond to texts within minutes at any time of the day, any day of the week. She’s friendly and hilarious, personable, and professional. We couldn’t begin to count the amount of people who have told us since our wedding day that their experience with us at the Uptown Theater was their favorite and most memorable wedding they’ve ever been to. Looking back, I wouldn’t have changed a thing. Thank you, Alia, for all of your help and support. We’ll never forget you and we’ll continue to spread the wonderful word about you and all that the Uptown Theater has to offer people who are trying to plan an unforgettable and unique wedding. You’re amazing and we appreciate you SO MUCH!!
Kelsey R
5.0
4/14/2022
My husband Scott and I had the most amazing wedding we could have ever asked for- everything was perfect! There were no issues and everything went smoothly. Very friendly staff and everyone was so helpful. Our wedding coordinator, Alia, was on top of it and got our room set up, timelines, and information to other vendors very quickly! It was wonderful to not have to stress about anything on our big day and know things were taken care of. The reception set up was stunning!! We had our ceremony in The Cabaret- intimate with great lighting- and our reception in The Valentine. No room flip was needed and our guest were able to enjoy happy hour without feeling in the way. We loved The Broadway, but we had a big wedding so it wasn’t quite big enough for us. 10/10 recommended!
Haley F
5.0
12/08/2021
I can not rave enough about this venue. We rented out the Broadway room for both ceremony and reception and it turned out so beautiful. Guests were in love with the venue and complimenting how beautiful it was. Alia (the event coordinator through the venue) was amazing! She stayed on top of both weddings that was happening and made the planning process so easy and stress free. Highly recommend!
Quinique P
5.0
10/12/2021
Alia Johnson and the Uptown Theater was everything I could have asked for! The uptown is beautiful itself but Alia brought the beauty out. She took on our renewal, never did a question go unanswered, a phone call get ignored, but most importantly our big day was everything we could have wanted! We even were ahead of schedule and she made sure I was where I wanted to be. We are a wild and crazy bunch at times but she remained professional and she worked with us. I would have 1000 events there!
Thanks again!
Bobby G
5.0
9/09/2021
1st I would like to say that our wedding day was one of the best moments in my life! Not only did I marry my best friend but Alia and Uptown Theater gave us a day that we’ll never forget. It wasn’t just the day but the whole experience. Alia made sure everything went smooth enough that we didn’t have to worry about anything during our day! She is one of most helpful people we’ve came across. Regardless of what room you get in the Uptown Theater, Alia will make your day an event worth remembering! Even though we hired their stuff for our day I can truly say we made a friend for life! Thank you again to Alia and Uptown for an amazing experience!
Jennifer M
5.0
8/08/2021
My husband and I were very impressed and happy with having our wedding at Uptown Theater. From our initial tour in February '21 to our wedding in July '21, Alia and the team at Uptown were very accommodating and focused on details. Alia was instrumental in ensuring my wife and I, along with our families and guests, had an optimal experience. She handled all communication with vendors before and during the wedding, allowing for us to focus on having a great time. Her experience with wedding coordination was evident and proved valuable for us. She was very accessible! Response time was A1.
A few notes:
- The Broadway Room was perfect for our guests (75 guests + DJ and photographer). We were a little concerned about the natural lighting from the arched windows creating a back-lit issue for pictures and it was not a problem.
- Included in our package with Broadway Room was access to the dressing room that had a small theater attached to it. Maybe 20 seats? It was cool to have that space to use before the wedding. My husband had a few drinks and watched a movie until it was time to get ready and go on with the wedding.
- It was cool to have our names on the marquee! No additional cost there!
- We were able to have an ice cream truck come through for our guests. The truck was able to park outside in front. Alia was able to coordinate that for us, too.
- We didn't use the in-house catering option but Uptown provided utensils, plates, and bussing for our meals.
Veronica B
5.0
7/20/2021
This was a dream venue! Not only was the price far more affordable that other wedding venues downtown, but it added a level of LUXURY I was looking for. For sure made us look rich, even though we aren’t haha. Alia was our coordinator at the venue and she was BEYOND helpful. I feel like I made a great friend at uptown with her. I loved this venue! It was a dream, oh and we get two free concert tickets of our choice. SO COOL!
Ciera L
5.0
7/12/2021
Uptown Theater was a dream come true!! All a bride needs for an amazing and stress free wedding is Uptown, Alia, and the staff. When I first walked into Uptown for my tour my jaw dropped to the floor. We wanted a spacious site to host our old Hollywood themed ceremony and reception, and the theater at Uptown was the perfect place. It had character, color, drama, and an element of surprise. Just to name a few some of my favorite aspects of my wedding include the spacious theater, our own lighting technician throughout the ceremony and reception (amazing first dance pictures), a video projector we were able to use for my father/daughter dance, rock star dressing rooms, an unbelievable staff who helped with set up and tear down, a personalized marquee message that we used for our engagement photos and our wedding day, and last but not least ALIA! We decided on Uptown just as the pandemic began. When we all naively thought covid would last only a few weeks. It didn’t. Every month the restrictions changed for better or for worse. It was difficult planning a wedding during the pandemic, but Alia (the coordinator) did everything to reassure us that it will still be a great day no matter what. And it was!!! Every month I would send her a lot of “what if” scenarios, and she came up with a plan on how to make things work. Thankfully the restrictions in Kansas City were all lifted just weeks before our wedding! In the end were able to do everything we had hoped and planned.
I cannot say enough great things about Alia. She is a wedding coordinator dream, and the best part- she comes with the package!!! As soon as I sent her a text or email with a question, she replied immediately!!! I never waited more than a few hours for a reply. Or if she was going to be out of town- she let me know ahead of time. Sometimes she would message me just before midnight with an answer to my question. Whenever I had an idea- she made it happen. If we ran into a problem- she found a solution and a way to make it happen. She let us come in at different times throughout the year to do walk throughs or play with some ideas, helped us out with our food, created our timeline, made sure we got down the aisle, gave suggestions about Mr. and Mrs. cocktail drinks, constantly checked in on us throughout the wedding, created the floor plan, worked with our decorator to make sure she had lots of time to work her magic, helped with the rehearsal, and in the end was more than a coordinator but a great friend. I have missed her a lot since our big day!!
The day of the wedding we had so many compliments about the space. We heard- “This space is perfect.” “What a beautiful place in Kansas City.” “We had no idea Uptown did weddings.” Uptown went through a lot of changes during the pandemic. All acts were cancelled or postponed for more than a year. This allowed workers to do some touch ups in the theater. They added new lights and gave the walls a fresh coat of paint. And it shows. My husband and I are now planning to go to several shows at Uptown as things continue to reopen. And remember the place where we said “I do.” We wanted our wedding to be special and it was. It was more than just a day, but a new beginning. Thank you Uptown. Thank you Alia. You went above and beyond to create our dream wedding. Any bride would be lucky to work with you!!! We cannot recommend Uptown enough to all future couples looking for a different place to get married or host a memorable party.
Macy L
5.0
6/14/2021
Our wedding at the Uptown Theater was amazing! Beautiful venue and amazing staff. Everything was so seamless and Alia & Cassidy made everything so easy. Highly recommend!!!
Jeremy S
5.0
5/28/2021
We planned a wedding during COVID, and were unable travel from California to Kansas City before the wedding.
Alia handled everything for us remotely. Guiding us through menus, vendors, travel accommodations, etc.
The venue is gorgeous, and the staff is amazing. They handled all of the hard stuff so we could focus on enjoying ourselves.
JEANNA L
5.0
5/10/2021
Uptown Theater was amazing. We we were in the theater section and it was BEAUTIFUL. Alia and her staff made it worry free and I was able to pass the reigns to her with absolutely no worries. The food was also high quality, not the run of the mill rubber chicken dinner. This location is worth the cost, if you are thinking about it, I say DO IT. You won't be disappointed!
Laura F
5.0
4/25/2021
Outstanding experience!!! Alia was wonderful to work with and went above and beyond from start to finish. Alia was very responsive to our questions and concerns during our entire experience. She put our minds at ease. We had the Broadway Room booked for our day and it was amazing; decorated beautifully with our colors. The venue was gorgeous, spacious, and was perfect for a wedding reception. If we would give more than 5 stars we would. We even had our names in the Marquee Lights.
Vendor response 04/26/2021
Thank you Laura & Clay!
You guys were awesome to work with! Congratulations!!!
Alia
Jeannie G
5.0
10/15/2020
Most beautiful venue in KC and best group to work with! Alia at The Uptown Theater goes "over the top" to make your event special. She really gets customer service and flexibility. Everyone there is completely committed to making your event wonderful!!!
Billy B
5.0
8/31/2020
I can't say enough about the Uptown and Alia. We love her and we love that place. It was the absolute perfect setting and perfect vibe for us and Alia was a dream!
Vendor response 04/26/2021
I can't speak highly enough about your event! Love it!
Alia
Melissa N
5.0
8/25/2020
INCREDIBLE! I highly recommend the Broadway room as it is the perfect setup for both a ceremony and reception, with lots of natural light and the gorgeous arched windows for backdrops. Alia was a dream coordinator - she was able to direct/lead the room while still making us feel like we had a voice. Alia made sure our drinks were always full at the head table, and even remembered our special, silly request for extra mac 'n cheese as she plated our meals! The fun, unique touches made the venue extra special - from our custom wording on the marquee, to our photo displayed in the old-fashioned 'Now Showing' movie poster outside the Broadway room, our wedding day was spectacular from start to finish!
Vendor response 08/25/2020
Thank you Melissa! You and Mitch were so awesome to work with! What a great wedding!!! Con...
gratulations again!
Alia
Kathi N
5.0
8/23/2020
Broadway room - what a beautiful venue, a room with an amazing view, arching windows, natural lighting and an interior spacing that was perfect for the wedding. The actual wedding was even better. As the mother of the bride, I was nervous about hosting the event because we were from out of town. Alia was an absolute dream as the event coordinator. She was very responsive to our questions both before and during our wedding. She provided all the communication and legwork with our other vendors on wedding day, allowing us to simply enjoy the wedding day and not fret the wedding day details. She kept us on track during the planning stages, knowing when decisions needed to be finalized. We never could have managed without her guidance and coordination!! The food was spectacular, the taste testing made it very hard to choose the menu as everything was spectacular. The event staff was very professional.
The event was perfect from start to finish.
Katherine K
3.0
5/01/2020
(Broadway Room)- let me start off by saying the venue itself was beautiful. Lots of natural light and plenty of room! Our problem with this vendor was that lots of promises were made that fell through. Albe failed to hold up her end on many things and for as much money as we spent through them, it was disappointing. Also, my fiancé and I are both chefs, and their menu came highly recommended, you also HAVE to book your food/beverage package with them. You don’t get to do a tasting before you put your deposit down either, which I expressed my worry about and she assured me it would be fine, they have never had somebody unhappy with their food(she’s a good salesperson) We did out first tasting and it was inedible. We scheduled another tasting which was night and day different and much better! Come wedding night, the food was absolutely horrible. Steak was so overcooked, roasted potatoes we undercooked and hardly cut down. I could go on and on, it was just very unappetizing. Albe, the room captain- was waking around in knee highs chiefs socks and her staff was waiting tables with stocking hats on...very unprofessional. If we were to do over again, we would choose a different venue or at least hired a different caterer.
M T
2.0
2/10/2020
Attended a friend's wedding here. The event space was nice enough, but the food was sub-par at best and the staff looked unprofessional. The beef was cooked to shoe leather, the green beans were way over done, and the salad was just lettuce.
The staff were doing their jobs well enough, but there was a server wearing a stocking cap and overcoat. Not the uniform I want to see at a formal wedding.
Staci R
5.0
11/24/2019
Our wedding reception at Uptown Theater was absolutely perfect! Albe Sells was amazing, organized, and made planning our event effortless. The staff at Uptown Theater were professional and easy to work with. The atmosphere was incredible and we wouldn’t have wanted to celebrate our big day anywhere else! I highly recommend Uptown Theater to all couples planning their special day!
Alicia M
3.0
11/04/2019
We choose the Valentine Room on the 2nd floor and we absolutely loved it! Since it is a dark room and they have LED light we were able to make my Fall wedding even more Fall with the colors and decorations. The Room is a black and slate almost and you can make what you want and with the dark room it's very romantic. The only downfall is that it is hard to get a hold of the sales manager, their lack of communication can be frustrating at times; calling 3 times a day for a week straight before getting a response is a little ridiculous.
Elizabeth S
1.0
7/25/2019
Been trying to get ahold of someone to schedule a tour for a week and a half. I have received one response but nothing to confirm my tour. Waste of time.
Lynae B
1.0
6/06/2019
Do not use the Uptown Theater. They will swoon you with empty promises, then gladly take your money and not give you your refundable deposit back. I composed a list of at least 30 things that were promised to me that were not delivered. Not to mention, my coordinator through the Uptown is the daughter of the owner so he was more than willing to back her up and disregard all of my concerns and complaints. Do not give this venue a DIME of your money, learn from my over $10,000 mistake.
Aja M
5.0
5/15/2019
The Uptown Theatre offers 4 room options to accommodate various guest size. The rental spaces offer different decorative styles to suite anyone's theme along with room layout options. The staff at the Uptown are very punctual, friendly and professional. My emails and phone calls were returned in a timely manner. The wedding coordinator, Albe, was more than helpful. She suggested menu options, helped coordinate our vendors, assisted with the reception timeline & was always willing to offer a helping hand. She basically ensured that everyone had what they needed, enjoyed themselves and made everything run smoothly. The food was amazing. This is a "one stop shop" event space offering full catering, bartending, set up, tear down & a coordinator. My husband and I cannot recommend this place enough. We had a blast as well as our guest and it's all thanks to the wonderful staff!!!
Alex L
5.0
3/26/2019
Unforgettable. We got married weeks ago and people are still talking about how unique and special our wedding at Uptown Theater was. The theater is absolutely gorgeous--a decoration in itself. The staff was top-notch--they went out of their way all weekend long to accommodate. They employ a full-time chef who catered dinner, BBQ brisket and Chicken Alfredo--tons of compliments. The lighting technician, Deano, had the room set up perfectly to highlight every detail of the evening. Our venue coordinators, Albe and Chelsea were with us at every step and things ran like clockwork. Even if you think a theater isn't your jam, these folks are definitely worth visiting. Would rate even higher if we could!
Kate T
4.0
10/29/2018
Uptown Theater was the perfect venue for our wedding. We absolutely love the Broadway room. We had a great relationship with our original day of coordinator, Alia, but a few weeks before the wedding, we were told without warning that she was gone and Albe was taking over. We felt like Albe did not do her best work for our wedding, which was disappointing. She seemed disingenuous and disappeared shortly after the ceremony without telling us. Also, the food stations were very awkward, the chips were stale, and there were some miscommunications. That is why I am giving them 4/5 stars. Still would recommend.
Fred H
5.0
9/28/2018
The Uptown Theater was a great venue, my most amazing bride Sue and I absolutely loved it. The staff were unbelievably helpful, Albe and Miranda ran circles making sure the event went as smoothly as possible despite that we had a problem with another vendor, but Trudy and the uptown coordinators redeemed the day! The food was great, but my wife was a little miffed because I went a little heavy handed at the children's buffet instead of the "adult" food society says I have to eat. The bar and bar staff were excellent and trust me, my group put it through its paces, but we ended up with a night none of us will forget! I felt Sue's review wasn't good enough, and I had to add more detail than she had to prove that even though I eat like a child I don't think like one. Thanks again to the Uptown crew for the wonderful memories.
Sue F
5.0
9/27/2018
The Uptown Theater was amazing, I am so glad I went with them. Great to work with, food was amazing, and everyone loved the staff and said how helpful they all were to them! I would definitely recommend them to everyone I know!
Georgia H
5.0
7/12/2018
I cannot begin to describe how amazing our experience leading up to our wedding and the day of was. It was all so BEAUTIFUL! We loved this venue when we first saw it in a magazine, but when we actually did the tour? OMG we were in awe and booked the Theater Room on the spot. Even though we live hours away, we had to have that venue for our wedding. It was perfect, with the juliette balcony, stage, and dance floor. The adjacent cocktail room was perfect as well. The food was also just as amazing. Everyone was talking about it and the whole venue itself!
We had our ceremony and reception here. The transition between the two was seamless. Everything here was seamless. Albe Sells was AMAZINNNGGGGG. Cannot say enough how thankful we were to have her. She truly went above and beyond leading up to the day and the day itself. When I freaked out, on the phone or in person (which was frequently), she always knew the right things to say and do to calm me down and reassure me. She genuinely wanted the best for us, and did everything we asked her to and more. She even took care of things we didn't ask her to, that we didn't even think of, and they just made our big day even more special. Love her and Uptown Theater!!! <3
Marissa R
5.0
6/23/2018
We had our reception at Uptown and loved every second of it. Albe served as our Uptown planner/day-of planner and she was beyond outstanding. I sent her many many emails throughout the 9 months between when we booked Uptown and our wedding day. She answered every email super timely, sometimes multiple emails a day, was great with communication throughout the planning process, was so sweet and fun, and made our reception everything we were hoping for and more! Any idea we through at her, she found a way to make it happen for us. Uptown was an amazing venue overall, the Uptown catering was delicious, and there were so many fun special touches that we were able to do for our wedding due to having it at Uptown, which made our reception so special and unique. Our guests raved about Uptown and the food and all the unique aspects of the reception. We are so happy we picked Uptown and beyond happy with how everything turned out! Albe and her whole team are amazing- from the chef and vending team to the lighting team to the bartenders to the cake cutters/servers! The fact that Uptown was pretty much all-inclusive was amazing- set up, tear down, catering, lighting- you name it, it was taken care of. We never had to think about anything on the big day, the whole Uptown team carried everything out without a hitch. If we could do it all over again, we'd pick Uptown a million times over! We cannot thank Albe and her team enough for making our day absolutely perfect in every way.
Aimee F
5.0
6/06/2018
I literally just had the wedding of my dreams this past weekend! I could not be happier with how fantastic of an evening it was. The Uptown is a magical venue and made all of our guests ooh and ahh over how romantic it all was. Throwing my bouquet from the Juliet balcony was the highlight of my night!
I cannot say enough good things about Albe, our event coordinator. She truly went above and beyond through planning our special day, to helping everything run smoothly at our reception. She was so fun to work with, and helped keep everyone happy!
pat f
5.0
6/05/2018
This venue is magical! The coordinator Albe is fantastic to work with - always eager to make the event what YOU want. The staff follows her lead and is happy to do whatever you need. The set up day went without a hitch. The guests enjoyed every minute of the party. I am so glad we chose the Uptown and would choose it again without hesitation. It's hard to please the whole wedding party and Albe did just that.
Sydnie M
5.0
4/02/2018
We had the BEST experience here at the Uptown The staff did such an amazing job the whole day and our day could not have been more perfect. Our wedding coordinator, Alia, went above and beyond and we could not be any happier with our experience here.
Larissa N
5.0
3/04/2018
We had our ceremony and reception here and every detail was perfect. Our family and friends were all raving about how delicious the food was. The Staff made sure our day went smoothly. I cannot say enough nice things about this venue. Our coordinator, Albe, was phenomenal. She answered all my questions and did everything she could to help our wedding day be an unforgettably amazing day. She coordinated day of scheduling with all of our vendors which took a lot of stress off of me that day so I could relax and enjoy my wedding. They are a one stop shop too... bar service, catering, table linens and even a partial centerpiece. I was so happy with how our day went and wouldn't have changed anything about our day!
Deidre L
5.0
1/15/2018
We had such a wonderful experience with the Uptown Theater staff when planning our wedding, especially since we were planning from far away. Cassidy and Alia were very accommodating and we had so many people tell us it was the most organized wedding they had every been to!
Elizabeth N
5.0
10/09/2017
After a lot of contemplation and research, we decided on the Uptown Theater for our wedding reception venue. We are so glad we did! Albe was incredible to work with, very thorough, extremely helpful, and reliable. She made the process much less stressful and even gave suggestions to make it even easier for us on our big day. The space itself looked spectacular with the staff to match it. The food was top notch and the bar selection was out of this world. No problems whatsoever. We had such a wonderful reception, and it is truly all thanks to Albe and the folks at the Uptown!
Sarah L
5.0
9/28/2017
The Uptown was super easy to work with and I highly recommend working with them. They cater, set up, provide table decorations, and were incredibly thorough in planning the event timeline. The only thing I think that wasn't totally perfect was some of the food was cold by the time I ate, but other than that, everyone remarked what a great venue it was (we had the Valentine room), and how beautiful the decor was set.
Catherine O
4.0
9/11/2017
Uptown Theater was fantastic to work with. Their staff was extremely accommodating and we had numerous compliments as to how wonderful our wedding was because of this!
Ashley M
5.0
8/28/2017
My husband and I had our wedding at Uptown Theater and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect event! I strongly recommend this to anyone looking for a non-traditional setting.
Kaci F
5.0
7/17/2017
I am so glad that I had my wedding reception at the Uptown. Albe and her entire staff made all of my dreams come true. They were so professional and I felt like I didn't have anything to worry! They had champagne for us to drink while we were getting ready in the morning. They also made sure that we had appetizers brought backstage to us during the cocktail hour. One of her staff made my dinner plate for me so I didn't have to go through a buffet line. Just little things that make their service exceptional. They were able to set everything up for me just how I wanted and exceeded my expectations. Their level of service is top notch! I was never without a drink and there was always someone available if we needed anything! They made everything transition flawlessly! I am so glad that we had our reception at the Uptown Theatre. The venue is gorgeous and the service is one of a kind!
Becky P
5.0
6/27/2017
The Uptown Theater was amazing to work with and took care of so many details so we didn't have to. From the big things (setting up our tables,seemlessly flipping the room) to the little things (making sure my new husband and I had drinks as we ate dinner) the Uptown worked hard to make sure our entire day was flawless. The venue is beautiful and was so easy to work with. They really listened to us and made suggestions for things that I wouldn't have even thought of. I would recommend the Uptown to any bride and groom!
Rebecca S
5.0
6/22/2017
I can never say enough about the Uptown Theater and especially Albe and her staff. Albe is a brides dream when it comes to wedding planning. She had every detail under control before I even had to ask the question. Her support made the planning process no stress and even enjoyable. Every step of the way this venue created our dream wedding. We will never be able to express our gratitude for all of it. The theater was exactly what we imagined and what we saw in the pictures. The lighting tech was spot on and made sure the details complemented our wedding colors. I could truly go on and on and on
Jason S
5.0
6/07/2017
AMAZING!!!!!!!! I cannot say enough great things about Albe and her staff! From the moment we stepped into our initial meeting at the Uptown, we felt completely comfortable with the venue all the way up to our wedding day! The amount of detail the venue put into everything was phenominal. My wife and I have had family members contact us after the wedding telling us what a memorable experience it was at the theater! We also have had guests tell us that they want to contact the venue now for future events as well! We did not want the night to end for how special it was made for us! Albe, we are eternally gratefull for the experience you and your staff have shown us that evening with the memories you helped us create! Thank you again!
Ann C
5.0
5/18/2017
Albe and her staff were amazing to work with! They were so accommodating and so helpful and truly made me feel so comfortable. She listened to my ideas for set up and completely executed my vision. The entire process was seamless and everything came together perfectly
Tamara R
5.0
4/22/2017
Uptown was a great choice! I am so happy we found them. We renewed our vows in the Broadway room and it was perfect and worth every penny. They were AWESOME beginning to end and made our night so very special. I will definitely use them again for any event I have planned in the future. Special thank you to the staff, you guys were a tremendous help. I truly appreciate everything you all did for us..
Rachel G
5.0
12/20/2016
We just had our wedding at the Uptown and it was perfect. We did our catering and bar package through them as well which was comparable to any other vendor price wise and the food was phenomenal. When we selected items for our menu, they had a 'tasting' for us which was basically like going to a five star restaurant. We were presented with a wide array of foods as well as the ones we had selected to try with service and drinks included. In our planning process Albe Sells was there and would respond to my emails and calls within a day at the most. We rented the theater for our wedding, so we were able to have our rehearsal the night before and then Albe was our day of coordinator, which was amazing. We had some very bad weather, but Albe kept everything moving smoothly and we had ZERO issues throughout the night. This is a superb all-inclusive event space, with several rooms to choose from, and there is absolutely no other venue in the city that will give you all that the Uptown offers for the price which is still the going rate for the city. There is truly no other venue in the city that is better. We are so happy we chose the Uptown for our wedding!
Jordan C
4.0
11/17/2016
We absolutely loved the way our wedding turned out. We had our reception in the Broadway room, which is gorgeous on its own, but everything came together so perfectly. They do everything in house from food, bar to having a day of coordinator. It was a little more expensive then if we would have been if we had done it on our own but very comparabile to the venues around town. The only reason I gave it 4 i